Aer Lingus to boost summer capacity with two Airbus A320neos

Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has announced it has signed a deal to lease two A320neos, helping the carrier to expand its fleet capacity amid a surge in passenger demand during the busy summer season.

On June 27, 2022, aircraft lessor CDB Aviation announced that it has agreed to lease two Airbus A320neo aircraft to Aer Lingus for delivery this summer. The 186-seated aircraft will operate short-haul Air Lingus routes connecting Ireland with destinations across Europe.

Speaking about the deal, Lynne Embleton, CEO of Aer Lingus, said: “This is a great opportunity to bring new, state-of-the-art aircraft into our short-haul fleet. Renewing our fleet is one of the key ways for Aer Lingus to meet our sustainability targets, which is a priority for us over the coming years.”